ACTION WITH THE AUDITION by great actors
BEHIND THE SCHEMES Sophomore Jade Van Lennep and freshman Aspen Stiles work together to build new set pieces for the upcoming show. Van Lennep had much experience assisting behind the scenes of productions in the past; last year she was the stage manager for Trail to Oregon. “We are building flats for the drama program. These are going to be used for Footloose, the musical we are doing in the spring,” Van Lennep said. photo by c. potter
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his fall, the drama and theater company led by EP Archer, performed a hilarious one-night production of Bad Auditions By Bad Actors by Ian McWethy. This show followed the lead, Carol (played by freshman Madelyn Fletcher), a perfectionist casting director and her counterpart, Roger (played by freshman Hannah Boeding), a clueless teenage assistant director as they try to cast the classic Romeo and Juliet. But there’s a twist! All of the auditionees are hilariously difficult and untalented in their own ways making for an interesting and comical show. Student director Dylan Blaylock, senior, said, “I’m kind of new to the directing scene but I’m really glad I had two great companions helping me out: EP Archer and Serena Sinnock.” In addition to their great stage chemistry, this cast also gets along behind the scenes. “It’s a very welcoming community. You never feel like you’re being judged and it’s a great place to start acting,” freshman Madelyn Fletcher said. Putting on a show takes much work and commitment not only from the actors and directors, but from backstage techies and stage managers. “Backstage tech takes a lot. You have to make sure to have lazer focus at all times to make sure evrything goes well.” sophomore Charlotte Potter, an experienced techie, said. Lead Madelyn Fletcher said, “I’ve been in a lot of shows and I’m feeling really good about this one. Less nervous than usual.” This cast and crew worked tirelessly to put together this amazing production. Enjoy the show!
Hannah Boeding, freshman “My favorite part of this class is how relaxed it is. It’s just nice to have the freedom,” Hannah Boeding said. photo by c. potter
COSTARS COLLABORATE Co-stars, freshmen Madelyn Fletcher and Hannah Boeding, go over their lines just hours before the production opens. Both Fletcher and Boeding have past experience from The Venue Theater in Conifer and are close friends backstage contrary to what their stage characters portray. “I feel confident that I have all of my lines down and I have a good co-lead that I can trust,” Fletcher said. photo by p. bartels
Ainsley Claggett, sophomore “I loved helping out with these shows. EP provides such a comfortable space,” Ainsley Claggett said. photo by s. liffengren
Payden Devaney, freshman “Being sound tech I helped a lot of people with a lot of different things. It was really interesting to learn all of these new skills,” Devaney said. photo by p. bartels
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Right before the show is the magical moment. It is both hectic, beautiful, and everything is coming together, and everything is falling apart.”
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Dylan Blaylock, senior
REHERSAL BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE The rehersal before the performance was amazing and hectic at the same time. The techiees were all working very hard making sure that all of the lights, and sound worked flawlessly while the actors practiced. They started the rehersal with a game where they stood in a circle an pointed to people and they had to name their role in the performance. At the back of the cafetorium freshmen Payden Devaney and Aspen Stiles put microphones on each of the actors. They ran through the begining of the perfromance as well as what the directors Dylan Baylock and Serena Sinnock would say at the introduction to the play. Then they had the improv actors come on so that they knew their timing. Finally, they ran through certian parts of the play once they were ready in costume and had their microphones.
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MIC’D UP Freshmen Payden Devaney connects a stage mic onto freshman Joshua Clarke’s mask. Devaney was sound tech for the fall production of Bad Auditions by Bad Actors.“I basically put mics on people and was able to mute them when needed,“ Devaney said. photo by s. liffengren
On opening night, performer Alyssa Boldra, sophomore, plays a police officer along with Maria McConville, who is one of the actors auditioning in the play. “It’s always exciting to do, but you know I’m also a little bit nervous. I don’t know what could go wrong, but it’s very fun,” Boldra said. photo by p. bartels
BEFORE THE STORM Before the show during rehearsal, freshman Samantha Stewart runs a scene calming her nerves. ‘It’s always exciting but I’m also a bit nervous. I don’t know what could go wrong but it’s very fun. Very exciting,” Stewart said. photo by p. bartels
BEHIND THE DISGUISE Sophomore Ainsley Claggett carefully selects costumes for each actor in the production, Bad Auditions By Bad Actors. Having always possesed a passion for fashion design, Claggett was thrilled to help these actors look their best onstage. “I am the head costumer so I organize all the costumes for our plays,” Claggett said. photo by c. potter
October 22 - 24 Fall Play
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